Title: The Family Book

Author: Todd Parr

Description: This book teaches about all different types of families, embraces their differences, and encourages tolerance and acceptance.

Genre: Education and Reference

Questionable Situations: In discussing various types of families, the book mentions same-sex families.

Public Opinion: This book received excellent reviews, and one Seattle mom stated, "This book helps children learn to be open minded and award of many different types of people and families from a very early age."


History of Censhorship: The book was banned in an Illinois school district for the mention of same-sex families.

Developmental Age: Pre-school to Grade 2